Isola Bella

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Catherine Fabrizio
"Known as the Pearl of the Ionian Sea (and for its starring role in the second series of The White Lotus), Isola Bella is a semicircular pebble beach just minutes from the hilltop town of Taormina (via cable car). Rent a sunbed here (neatly lined up, as is often the form in Sicily), and bring a snorkel for the surrounding marine park and its crystal clear waters. The tiny isle, once owned by British gardener, folly designer and pioneering wildlife conservationist Florence Trevelyan, is only accessible from the mainland by a thin strip of sand during low tide, just off Lido Mazzaro."
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"Isola Bella, often called the Pearl of the Ionian Sea, is a charming small island near Taormina, Sicily. Nestled in a picturesque bay of the Ionian Sea, it was once privately owned by Florence Trevelyan. Since 1990, it has been part of a nature reserve managed by the World Wide Fund for Nature's Italian branch. A narrow path frequently connects the island to the mainland beach. Surrounded by sea grottos, Isola Bella features a small, rocky beach that is a favourite spot for sunbathers."
"Isola Bella, or “beautiful island,” is a picturesque gem just a stone’s throw from Taormina in Sicily. Relax on the pebble beach and swim in the turquoise waters with the stunning Sicilian coastline as your backdrop—the beach has plenty of sunbeds available for rent. "

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